Download or read book Land Tenure in Sierra Leone written by Ade Renner-Thomas and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2010 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gives a brief account of the background to the dual land tenure system in force in Sierra Leone and explains the reasons why the dualism derived from the different colonial experience of the former Colony and Protectorate of Sierra Leone still persists almost fifty years after the two entities were merged to form a unitary State of Sierra Leone. The book gives an account, for the benefit of both law students and legal practitioners, of the main features of the English derived land law in the Western Area and of the forms of land holding in the Provinces which are governed predominately by customary law. The book also highlights the practical problems that legal practitioners may be confronted with in advising clients wanting to enter into transactions involving land in Sierra Leone and in drafting legal documents for the creation or transfer of interests in land in different parts of the country. By giving an account of developments relating to policy initiatives and by laying bare the achievements and shortcomings of land tenure reform to date, the book aims to stimulate debate on current proposals for reform not only among law students and practitioners of the law but also among policy makers and members of the wider non-legal community It offers a brief but constructive criticism of the dual land tenure system and offers some proposals for reform of the system changes in the light of stated policies.
Download or read book Sierra Leone written by Bankole Kamara Taylor and published by New Africa Pres. This book was released on 2014-02 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work looks at Sierra Leone, its people and history. Other subjects are also covered to provide a general introduction to the country. It is not intended for academic specialists, and it is not an in-depth study of the country. It is written from the perspective of a layman or general reader who simply wants to know some important things about this West African country. Sierra Leone is one of the oldest countries in Africa. And before it won independence in 1961, it was also one of the oldest colonies on the continent. Only two African countries won independence in 1961, both from the same colonial power, Great Britain. They were Sierra Leone, on 27 April, and Tanganyika on 9 December. The history of Sierra Leone is also one of the most tragic. But Sierra Leone still is one of the most fascinating countries on the continent in spite of the horrendous tragedy it went through during the civil war in the 1990s. The fact that it emerged intact from that brutal conflict is strong testimony to the resilience of the Sierra Leonean people against overwhelming odds which could have broken weaker souls.
Download or read book Land Tenure and Rural Development in Sierra Leone written by Peace Corps In Country Training Programme (Sierra Leone). Chiefdom Development Group and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book UNDERSTANDING SIERRA LEONE S DEVELOPMENT written by Willie B. Faulkner and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-02-18 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication, Understanding Sierra Leone's Development, is an author’s dream comes true. Sierra Leone, my birth place is at the core of what this book represents and, in its entirety, is about the country's economic and social ordeals and the problems the government is encountering in trying to resolve them. It premise is developmental and it commences with the author's attempt to arouse the interests and emotions of his readers so as to win their attentions. It contents are reliable, precise and simple, intended primarily for a variety of reading audiences but, in particular, our sixth form and college students planning to enter the business world. There are challenging issues for every-one African, Asian, Arab and other foreign students worldwide, and this is also suited for those whose second language is English. A prelude to the author's introduction enumerates the wave of troubling social events, some of which he considers alien and warns that unless there is the desire of the sitting government to resolve them, they may become obstacles to the country's economic growth. While addressing the country's social problems, the author takes the opportunity, on behalf of his college buddies, to dedicate this publication to their dean (faculty of economics, University of Sierra Leone), the late professor N. A. Cox- George, but to win it reader's emotions, especially the older generation, He idolizes the late governor Clarkson's prayer for Sierra Leone. Chapter 1 is a follow- through but is more detailed in raising the misconceptions of Sierra Leone's traditional values and what they represent. The chapter ends with a call to emulate the lives of the country's departed heroes and illustrious sons, in whose memories the nation should seek spiritual guidance. Chapter 2 is about development and the misconceptions surrounding the meaning itself, it's concept, analysis, scope and whether Sierra Leone is underdeveloped or in transition. This chapter exhaustively addresses it's classifications and characterization and, in doing so creates a new dimension of classification involving development, the super power doctrine, quite distinct from it political interpretation. By creating the doctrine and attaching it to development, it becomes part of the realms of economic development and, by it doctrine, represents a combination of exceptional economic and military superiority. The doctrine is guided by the presumption, that in warfare, economic strangulation and the domination of sophisticated weaponry should suffice to determine the duration or speedy conclusion of a military campaign. The doctrine takes cognizance of the fact that a prolonged war causes far- reaching loss of humans, properties and money. However, there are exceptions: Iran, Pakistan and Israel which according to World Bank, are not yet fully developed. Chapter 3 is about the nation's most controversial socio- economic problems, the land tenure- system, which, archaic by it formation and application, remains an impediment to the nation's economic growth. The obstacles to reforms and how they can be resolved are addressed in chapters 3 4 5 and 6, with recommendations, some improvised with caveats to protect the disposal of communal lands. The chapters on monetary policy, complicated as they may appear, are addressed with the utmost sincerity and understanding of underdevelopment. In Sierra Leone, some of it monetary policies are unwise and tainted with precarious government interventions but, our professional experts themselves have their own sides of the ugly stories. Monetary policy, from my perception of underdevelopment is addressed under three improvised crisis levels,(1) the impotence of Sierra Leone's land- tenure system, (2) a new hypothetical approach called, the Faulkner's tug of monetary war sessions, or the Faulkner's hypothesis and (3) the Bank of Sierra Leone dilemma. Faulkner's hypothesis, When two pa
Download or read book Sierra Leone written by Suzanne LeVert and published by Marshall Cavendish. This book was released on 2007 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Sierra Leone. All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the World(R) series ensure an immersive experience by offering vibrant photographs with descriptive nonfiction narratives, and interactive activities such as creating an authentic traditional dish from an easy-to-follow recipe. Copious maps and detailed timelines present the past and present of the country, while exploration of the art and architecture help your readers to understand why diversity is the spice of Life.
Download or read book Sierra Leone written by David Harris and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2014-06-01 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sierra Leone came to world attention in the 1990s when a catastrophic civil war linked to the diamond trade was reported globally. This fleeting and particular interest, however, obscured two crucial processes in this small West African state. On the one hand, while the civil war was momentous, brutal and affected all Sierra Leoneans, it was also just one element in the long and faltering attempt to build a nation and state given the country's immensely problematic pre-colonial and British colonial legacies. On the other, the aftermath of the war precipitated a huge international effort to construct a 'liberal peace', with mixed results, and thus made Sierra Leone a laboratory for post-Cold War interventions. Sierra Leone examines 225 years of its history and fifty years of independence, placing state- society relations at the centre of an original and revealing investigation of those who have tried to rule or change Sierra Leone and its inhabitants and the responses engendered. It interweaves the historical narrative with sketches of politicians, anecdotes, the landscape and environment and key turning-points, alongside theoretical and other comparisons with the rest of Africa. It is a new contribution to the debate for those who already know Sierra Leone and a solid point of entry for those who wish to know.
Download or read book Sierra Leone written by International Monetary Fund. African Dept. and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2019-07-09 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Government of Sierra Leone’s new Medium-term National Development Plan (MTNDP) 2019–2023 has been founded on a strong political commitment to deliver devel-opment results that would improve the welfare of Sierra Leone’s citizens. The plan charts a clear path towards 2023 en route to the goal of achieving middle-income status by 2039 through inclusive growth that is sustainable and leaves no one behind. For the next five years, the Free Quality School Education Programme is the government’s flagship programme to provide a solid base to enhance human capital development and to facilitate the transformation of the economy.
Download or read book Soil Conservation and Land Use in Sierra Leone written by Sierra Leone. Soil Conservation and Land Utilisation Team and published by . This book was released on 1951 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Sierra Leone written by Kristen Susienka and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2021-04-15 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sierra Leone is a West African nation inhabited by people of different ethnic groups and religious beliefs. However, it’s generally known as a tolerant nation, and this engaging exploration of its unique history and culture instills in readers a greater appreciation for diversity. Through well-researched text, clear maps, and vibrant photographs, the natural landscapes, architecture, celebrations, and citizens of Sierra Leone are introduced to readers in impressive detail. This exciting learning experience even includes simple recipes to bring the flavors of this nation into readers’ homes.
Download or read book Mining and Development in Sierra Leone written by Robert Jan Pijpers and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-10-30 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mining and Development in Sierra Leone examines how different actors in Sierra Leone use the effects of large-scale mining to navigate and transform the challenging conditions of life. The book offers an in-depth analysis of the processes of development and change that mark resource extraction environments globally. Across the world, resource extraction is assigned an important role in development agendas. Yet a key question is how development opportunities are given shape and accessed and how extraction’s negative impacts are dealt with in actual politics and practices. Set in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone during a global mining boom, this book shows how mining-cum-development’s multifaceted effects materialize. By taking the micro-politics of large-scale mining as its principal focus, the book analyzes a range of the most perplexing phenomena of life in Sierra Leone and scrutinizes the intricate and contentious processes of change unfolding in mining environments. Mining and Development in Sierra Leone goes beyond promise-or-problem dichotomies, offers key insights into the struggle for progress that characterizes the mining-development nexus, and provides innovative understandings of the resourceful ways in which different actors negotiate change and navigate uncertainty. This book will be of interest to students and scholars working on resource extraction, large-scale investments, globalization, and development, as well as to development practitioners, mining professionals, and policymakers.
Download or read book Introduction to Sierra Leone written by Gilad James, PhD and published by Gilad James Mystery School. This book was released on with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sierra Leone is a country located in West Africa, bordered to the north and northeast by Guinea, to the southeast by Liberia, and to the west and southwest by the Atlantic Ocean. The country has a tropical climate characterized by two seasons: the dry season from November to April, and the wet season from May to October. The official language is English, although Krio, a Creole language, is widely spoken. Sierra Leone has a diverse population made up of Temne, Mende, Limba, and Krio peoples, among others. Sierra Leone gained independence from Britain in 1961 and experienced a period of political instability and civil war, which lasted from 1991 to 2002. The civil war was fought between government forces and the Revolutionary United Front (RUF), a rebel group that aimed to overthrow the government. The conflict was characterized by violent attacks on civilians, including chopping off limbs, sexual violence, and the use of child soldiers. Since the end of the war, Sierra Leone has made progress in democratization and economic development, although it still faces challenges such as poverty, corruption, and high youth unemployment rates.
Download or read book Culture and Conflicts in Sierra Leone Mining written by Fenda Akiwumi and published by Anthem Press. This book was released on 2024-03-05 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Culture and Conflicts in Sierra Leone Mining: Strangers, Aliens, Spirits, the author uses Sierra Leone as a case study to contribute to the debates on the causes and nature of mineral resource conflicts in Africa. Unlike many works that focus on the political economy and political ecology of large-scale diamond mining conflicts, this book’s goal is to add to the limited literature on the persistent discord in mining areas. In so doing, the book integrates cultural conflict dimensions in analyzing the mineral commodity chain, primarily the clash between the centuries-old customary landlord-stranger land governance institution and state mining laws with colonial vestiges. It shows that these cultural conflicts challenge the effective development of the mining sector, including establishing artisanal mining as a viable complementary livelihood to farming for rural populations.
Download or read book Transactions written by Linnean Society of London and published by . This book was released on 1870 with total page 856 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The transactions of the Linnean Society of London written by Linnean Society (London) and published by . This book was released on 1870 with total page 852 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Transactions of the Linnean Society written by Linnean Society of London and published by . This book was released on 1870 with total page 876 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charter and by-laws of the society in v. 7.
Download or read book Transactions of the Linnean Society of London written by Linnean Society of London and published by . This book was released on 1870 with total page 830 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: List of members appears in v. 1 and appended to v. 13-14, 17-18.
